2012 in review

W5GI Mystery Antenna is a multi-band wire antenna that performs exceptionally well even though it confounds antenna modeling software. This antenna covers 80 to 6 meters with low feed point impedance and will work with most radios, with or without an antenna tuner. It is approximately 100 feet long, can handle the legal limit, and is easy and inexpensive to […]

The DXZone.com

A portable 10/20/40 mt vertical antenna

A portable vertical antenna for 10 to 40 meters, designed for mobile operations can be used in a car as seen in pictures. A modified version for 20 and 40 meters is described too.

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VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna Design

Design your vhf yagi antenna online, a JavaScript enhanced web page that implements the design of an antenna in the VHF, UHF by K7MEM

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A magnetic loop antenna for HF

Able to cover all frequencies between 3.5 and about 10 MHz, the loop described here is directional, does not require a radial system, and stands just 1.8 metres tall. Most parts needed can be purchased at a hardware shop. The antenna can be put together in an afternoon and requires only hand tools to assemble. It should cost less than sixty dollars to build. […]

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Portable Loop Antenna

This loop it is small and light enough to carry while operating, it disassembles into small but rugged pieces that fit easily in a backpack or gym bag, and it can be tuned from 14 MHz to 30 MHz. This tunable magnetic loop antenna is my contribution to the well established art of amateur loop making. Can be tuned from 14 MHz to 30 MHz.

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ARRL Reference Guide

Technician Class Survivor Challenge May 23, 2013

Now that the Morse code requirement no longer exists, those who held a Technician class license before March 21, 1987, having already passed the General theory exam, can upgrade to General class without further testing Read More

Logbook of The World Reaches 500 Million QSOs May 23, 2013

Amateurs in Oklahoma Respond to Storm Aftermath May 23, 2013

After an EF5 tornado swept through Oklahoma on May 20, radio amateurs in that state assisted the American Red Cross with its communications efforts. “Amateur Radio operators were asked to support voice communications from the American Red Cross Oklahoma City Chapter Headquarters to their feeding station at the Incident Command Post located in Moore,” explain […]

Section Manager Election Results Announced May 22, 2013

This spring, the ARRL held two balloted elections for Section Manager. ARRL members in Nebraska elected a new Section Manager, while members in Utah -- faced with a three-way race -- voted to keep their Section Manager. In addition, ARRL members in New Hampshire and Wisconsin will each get a new Section Manager, and Section Managers in seven Sections ran uno […]

Take Part in WX4NHC’s Annual On-the-Air Station Test from the National Hurricane Center May 22, 2013

The annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami will take place Saturday, June 1, 1300-2100 UTC (9 AM-5 PM EDT). “The purpose of this annual station test is to test all of our radio equipment, computers and antennas using as many modes and frequencies as possible in preparation for this year’s hurricane season,” sa […]

Amateur Radio Newsline

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1866 May 17 2013 May 16, 2013

The 2013 Dayton Hamvention is here D-Star and kids become an important part of Hamvention Russian Radar invades the 75 and 80 meter bands Ham seeks signatures for petition on public warning legislation Hurricane Watch Net says it could use more Net Control Stations Registrations for International Lighthouse Weekend ramp up Newly developed self healing i […]

News Desk

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1865 May 10 2013 May 10, 2013

New 24 GHz EME record between Australia and the Czech Republic New life for ham radio in Tunisia NASA and ham radio assemble a PhoneSat image of Earth An in-depth preview of the 2013 Dayton Hamvention THIS WEEKS NEWSCAST Script Audio

News Desk

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1864 May 3 2013 May 2, 2013

Region One of the International Amateur Radio Union meets in Vienna Groups announces attempt to arrange a DXpedition to North Korea Ham exemption remains as part of Hawaii’s new distracted driving law Lots more news on the upcoming Dayton Hamvention 2013 NASA rockets to study Equatorial electric storm propagation THIS WEEKS NEWSCAST Script Audi […]

News Desk

W5CYF Amateur Radio Blog

March 24, 2013 – Boredom + Duck Tape = New Look For SW-40 March 24, 2013

I was in Hobby Lobby this weekend and noticed Duck Tape in sheets of about 10 x 10 inches or so. The colors were bright (and I like bright colors) so I begin to think that I surely must have a use for this particular tape. Then it hit me, how about covering my Small [...]

w5cyf

March 23, 2012 – Yahoo, I’ve got me a KX-1 March 23, 2013

Some of you may have seen my video review of the TenTec R4020. While the R4020 is a very fine rig and a fantastic value it needs an external tuner and external key or paddle. Enter the Elecraft KX-1. After waiting for a couple of months, a really nice KX-1 was posted on QRZ.com [...]

w5cyf

February 23, 2013 – Where or where are you DE and SD? February 23, 2013

So I decided a while back to try for my WAS (Worked all States) from the RV in Texas using CW as my only mode. Within a couple of weeks, I was halfway toward my goal. Within a couple of months I just about had all but a handful of states. Then success stopped, and [...]

w5cyf

Antenna Topics

Antenna Topics: A simple 15 meter vertical dipole. Post #194 May 23, 2013

A simple 15 meter vertical dipole. One of my favorite amateur radio bands is 15 meters. The band is usually open during daylight hours and provides plenty of DX for those of us operating from the central Pacific. Although most of my antennas are designed to be used on several bands (using ladder line, a 4:1 balun, and an antenna matchbox or "tuner […]

Russell Roberts

Antenna Topics: RG-6 coaxial cable for antenna feed lines. Post #193 May 21, 2013

RG-6 coaxial cable--an alternative to RG-8X, RG-58, and RG-8. Most amateur radio operators are familiar with the RG-8, RG-8X, and RG-58 family of coaxial cables. These moderately priced cables are used for antenna feed lines and patch cords around the ham shack. With a nominal impedance of 50 to 52 ohms, they work well with both contemporary transceivers a […]

Russell Roberts

Antenna Topics: A simple 40 through 10 meter delta loop. Post #192 May 19, 2013

A simple 40 through 10 meter delta loop. One of the quietest and most versatile antennas I've used over the past few years has been a 40 through 10 meter delta loop fed with 450-ohm ladder line. Used with a 4:1 balun, an antenna matchbox (i.e. "tuner), and a few feet (meters) of 50-ohm coaxial cable, this easy to build antenna will give you hours […]

Russell Roberts

Antenna Topics: A multi-band half-wavelength sloper covering the 40, 20, 15, and 10 meter amateur radio bands, post #191. May 17, 2013

A multi-band half-wavelength sloper antenna. This has been another beautiful, slightly windy day on Hawaii Island--a perfect time to build another antenna for DX adventure. Although I've been happy with my 40 meter vertical with tuned counterpoise, I wanted to experiment a bit with another antenna I used frequently in my novice license days almost four […]

Russell Roberts

Antenna Topics: A 20 meter vertical antenna with tuned counterpoise, post #190 May 13, 2013

KH6JRM's Amateur Radio Antenna Topics: A 20 meter vertical antenna with tuned counterpoise. This weekend has been outstanding on Hawaii Island. Weather conditions were partly sunny and a bit cooler, thanks to the return of gentle trade winds. Most of the vog (volcanic smog) has been blown off and most of us can finally breathe normally. In other word […]

Russell Roberts

2012 in review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by rfwizard2

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

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The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,500 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner, it would take about 6 trips to carry that many people.

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4 Responses

Stu Seibel, on December 31, 2012 at 10:23 pm said:

Congratulations on the success of your very informative blog, Russ. Here’s wishing you the best in 2013.

73 and mahalo,
KF7NJC
- rfwizard2, on January 2, 2013 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your very kind words, Stu. My success is measured in the number of people I can help get on the air from restrictive environmnents. Your support means a lot. Besides, this blog is fun…nothing too technical…just things that have worked for me. Of course, “your mileage may vary.” I trust the New Year will be a positive one for you and your family.
  Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii….Russ, KH6JRM
2012 in review | Many Things for Nikolay Sitkarev, on January 1, 2013 at 9:00 am said:

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- rfwizard2, on January 2, 2013 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you for visiting my amateur radio blog, Nikolay. May you and your family have a prosperous and joyous New Year!
  Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii. Russ, KH6JRM

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